AnswersIn Rectal Bleeding

The AnswersIn Medicine Rectal Bleeding module contains over 20mins of high quality videos on the topic developed by Professor Owen Epstein (Professor of Gastroenterology at the Royal Free Hospital, London). The modules have been produced in association with University College London Business (UCLB) plc and are based on the latest British Society of Gastroenterology Guidelines.

The high quality medical information is delivered at the standard required for medical and nursing graduates and undergraduates, but the engaging videos are equally accessible to patients and individuals who want to find out about the causes and management of Rectal Bleeding.

Each video covers an aspect of the condition delivered as an engaging interview and accompanied by illustrations and animations:
- Uncomplicated Rectal Bleeding (11m 13s) - An introduction to rectal bleeding including causes, key points in the history and examination, investigations including blood tests and imaging and the principles of management
- Acute Rectal Bleeding (10m 29s) - Alarm features which suggest significant blood loss, principles of resuscitation, key investigations and emergency management of acute blood loss

In addition to the videos, each section is accompanied by bullet point text summaries which provide an at a glance overview of each topic.

Image gallery - Images accompanied by descriptions of the common causes of rectal bleeding as seen through a colonoscope

The module is part of the AnswersIn series, delivering specialist level knowledge to your iPhone / iPad ensuring access to high quality medical information and learning on the move.

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